Senior Analyst FP&A

AFM - Association Française du Marketing; Amersfoort; On-site; EUR 52,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Health & wellbeing offers

Pension scheme

Insurance options

Job summary

Kao is seeking an FP&A professional to support financial planning and analysis for the Professional Haircare business in the Nordics within the EMEA region. You will partner with senior stakeholders to drive profitability and financial insight.

The role requires accuracy, accountability and proactive collaboration. In this position you will deliver monthly and quarterly management accounts, support budgeting, and analyse variances to enable informed decision-making.

Qualifications

• Degree-level qualification in Finance, Accounting or related.
• 3–5 years’ FP&A experience in international organisations.
• Experience in budgeting, forecasting and financial planning.
• Experience in the Nordics region is advantageous.
• Fluency in one or more Nordic languages is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Deliver monthly, quarterly and year-end management accounts and financial reporting.
• Analyse sales, margin, cost centre and forecast variances with budget holders and stakeholders.
• Support the annual budgeting process and preparation of audited financial statements.
• Ensure accurate allocation of internal costs and effective cross-charge management.
• Provide timely financial and management information to support business performance.
• Build productive relationships with stakeholders across the business.

Skills

Analytical skills

Financial modelling

Budgeting & forecasting

Stakeholder management

Cross-functional collaboration

Nordic languages

Education

Finance degree

Job description

We are Kao, listed as one of the world’s most ethical companies for the last 20 years.

Our corporate philosophy, The Kao Way, guides us in everything we do – acting with integrity, courageously driving innovation, and treating each other with trust and respect.

About ourrole:

EUR 51,675- EUR 65,000

As part of the EMEA FP&A Team, you will support financial planning and analysis for the Professional Haircare business in the Nordics, partnering closely with the Senior Manager, Finance Director and senior stakeholders across the business.

You will combine financial expertise with broad business acumen to provide insight beyond financial reporting. Through effective business partnering, commercial analysis and profitability assessment, you will help optimise financial performance and support informed decision-making. The role requires a proactive, collaborative approach, with a high level of accuracy, attention to detail and accountability for meeting deadlines.

What you will do:

Performance Management & Measurement

• Deliver monthly, quarterly and year-end management accounts and financial reporting.
• Analyse sales, margin, cost centre and forecast variances, working with budget holders and cross-functional stakeholders to identify issues, opportunities and actions.
• Support the annual budgeting process and preparation of audited financial statements.
• Ensure accurate allocation of internal costs and effective management of cross-charges.
• Provide timely financial and management information to support business performance and organisational objectives.
• Maintain compliance with internal reporting requirements.

Business Decision Support

• Manage and analyse P&L performance across brands, countries, channels and sectors.
• Provide commercial insight and recommendations, including opportunities to improve profitability and manage costs.
• Support pricing, promotions, product launches and relaunches through profitability and financial impact analysis.
• Support the GM and Leadership Team with monthly forecasting, business impact analysis and financial insights.
• Act as a finance subject matter expert for Commercial and strategic projects.
• Build productive relationships with stakeholders across the business.

Planning & Budgeting

• Own the annual budgeting and forecasting process, ensuring timely and accurate submissions to Regional and Global teams.
• Partner with budget holders to prepare budgets and forecasts, interpret financial information and identify key business drivers.
• Consolidate planning inputs and provide financial insight to support annual budgets and in-year reforecasts.
• Drive the planning process from preparation through to submission and follow-up.

What you will need

• Degree-level qualification in Finance, Accounting or a related discipline.
• Ideally 3–5 years’ relevant experience, preferably within an international, matrix organisation.
• Experience in FP&A, financial planning, budgeting and forecasting.
• Experience in the Nordics region is an advantage, with the ability to understand and navigate the local business environment.
• Fluency in, or the ability to communicate in, one or more Nordic languages is an advantage.
• FMCG experience is advantageous, particularly within a branded, product-led and consumer-focused organisation.
• Broad business acumen and the ability to connect financial performance with wider business objectives.
• Excellent analytical, communication, influencing, organisational and presentation skills.
• A proactive, curious and commercially minded approach, with the ability to identify opportunities and translate analysis into practical actions.
• High level of integrity, accountability and attention to detail.
• Collaborative and adaptable, with a willingness to learn, support change and work effectively across teams.
• Creative, resourceful and confident in challenging and influencing stakeholders constructively.

At Kao, we believe the diversity of our teams strengthens our global mission. Here wetrust andrespect each other, collaborating in a friendly and inclusive work environment to achievegreatresults.

Whatyou can expect from us:

• An entrepreneurialenvironmentwhere passionate and innovative teams come together.
• Respect, teamwork and collaboration are at the heart of how we work.
• A workplace culture that prioritises employee wellbeing, with opportunities to get involved in initiatives such as Mental Health First Aiders, our Charity Committee, and DE&I communities
• A broad range of benefits, including flexible working, competitive salaries, health and wellbeing offers, pension schemes, insurance options, and more…
• Learning and development opportunities

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